Savory Matzah Brei

Name: Savory Matzah Brei
Ingredients: 1 pound Matzah; 3-1/2 cups Boiling Water; 1 whole Medium Onion, Diced; 3 Tablespoons Oil, Divided; 4 whole Large Eggs; 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, Or To Taste; 2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste

7 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 pound Matzah
3-1/2 cups Boiling Water
1 whole Medium Onion, Diced
3 Tablespoons Oil, Divided
4 whole Large Eggs
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper, Or To Taste
2 teaspoons Salt, Or To Taste

Directions

1

Crush the sheets of matzah into tiny pieces into a bowl and add 3 1/2 to 4 cups boiling water. Mix thoroughly and allow the water to soak and soften the matzah.
2

In a frying pan, fry the onions in 2 tablespoons of oil until they're all translucent and beginning to brown. Add to the matzah.
3

Mix in the eggs, black pepper and salt, until all the ingredients are completely incorporated.
4

Add a touch of oil to the frying pan and pour half the mixture into the pan. Flatten into a large pancake and cover.
5

Cook on a medium flame for 10 to 15 minutes or until it gets crispy. Flip and cook another 5 to 10 minutes.
6

Repeat with the second half of the mixture.
7

Serve hot with a dollop of sour cream or creme fraiche, or for a bit of sweetness, a bowl of applesauce.